Daniela Morosini is Senior Beauty Correspondent and Special Projects Editor at The Business of Beauty at BoF. A beauty specialist, Daniela has previously been a beauty editor for both British Vogue and Vogue Business, and worked for Refinery29 and Space NK. Daniela's writing has appeared in the Financial Times, New York Magazine, Elle and Grazia.
Premium brands often use niche retailers to signal their luxury positioning and reach discerning customers. But with high fixed costs and a smaller footprint than major retailers, not all are worth the investment.
Premium brands often use niche retailers to signal their luxury positioning and reach discerning customers. But with high fixed costs and a smaller footprint than major retailers, not all are worth the investment.
Coty’s agreement to relinquish Gucci’s beauty licence one year ahead of schedule was a major win for Kering and L’Oréal, but making the most of the opportunity will require Gucci to assert a more stable brand identity separate from its revolving cast of designers.
Coty’s agreement to relinquish Gucci’s beauty licence one year ahead of schedule was a major win for Kering and L’Oréal, but making the most of the opportunity will require Gucci to assert a more stable brand identity separate from its revolving cast of designers.
This week, Coty’s agreement to relinquish Gucci’s beauty licence one year ahead of schedule was a major win for Kering and L’Oréal, but making the most of the opportunity will require Gucci to assert a more stable brand identity separate from its revolving cast of designers.
This week, Coty’s agreement to relinquish Gucci’s beauty licence one year ahead of schedule was a major win for Kering and L’Oréal, but making the most of the opportunity will require Gucci to assert a more stable brand identity separate from its revolving cast of designers.
Gregg Renfrew, who launched Counter after buying Beautycounter out of foreclosure, is back with a new brand aimed at getting young shoppers excited about “clean” beauty.
Gregg Renfrew, who launched Counter after buying Beautycounter out of foreclosure, is back with a new brand aimed at getting young shoppers excited about “clean” beauty.
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The leader of the cutting-edge wearables firm, recently valued at $11 billion, told the audience at The Business of Beauty Global Forum that the business of health tech needs to be founded on retention and habit creation.
The leader of the cutting-edge wearables firm, recently valued at $11 billion, told the audience at The Business of Beauty Global Forum that the business of health tech needs to be founded on retention and habit creation.
Tom Hale, Violette Serrat, Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford and more explored what the future of beauty will look like, and who will shape it, in the final session of The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2026.
Tom Hale, Violette Serrat, Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford and more explored what the future of beauty will look like, and who will shape it, in the final session of The Business of Beauty Global Forum 2026.
As department stores wane in popularity and specialty and e-commerce becomes more saturated, beauty brands are looking to open their own stores to regain ground and control the customer experience. Becoming a retailer, however, is very different to being a wholesaler.
As department stores wane in popularity and specialty and e-commerce becomes more saturated, beauty brands are looking to open their own stores to regain ground and control the customer experience. Becoming a retailer, however, is very different to being a wholesaler.
Shoppers’ thirst for beauty is strong, as conglomerates’ recent earnings reports show. But the major players must find fresh ways to make their assortments stand out from the pack.
Shoppers’ thirst for beauty is strong, as conglomerates’ recent earnings reports show. But the major players must find fresh ways to make their assortments stand out from the pack.
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The much-telegraphed potential merger fell apart after months of negotiations, the two companies confirmed on Thursday, as they face up to the limits of their strengths and weaknesses.
The much-telegraphed potential merger fell apart after months of negotiations, the two companies confirmed on Thursday, as they face up to the limits of their strengths and weaknesses.
Global brands are still flooding into India, hoping to secure a foothold as the country’s appetite for prestige beauty grows. But many premium players are leaving money on the table.
Global brands are still flooding into India, hoping to secure a foothold as the country’s appetite for prestige beauty grows. But many premium players are leaving money on the table.
They’re more likely to be athletes, stylists or dermatologists than traditional content creators.
They’re more likely to be athletes, stylists or dermatologists than traditional content creators.
European cosmetics giant Kiko Milano has racked up over $1 billion in sales with storefronts across the globe from Chile to India. Until now, success in the hyper-competitive US market has been more elusive, however.
European cosmetics giant Kiko Milano has racked up over $1 billion in sales with storefronts across the globe from Chile to India. Until now, success in the hyper-competitive US market has been more elusive, however.
Coty will receive approximately $400 million and continue to operate the brand until at least June 30, 2027, terminating its prior agreement a year earlier than originally signed.
The sixth-generation leader of the company and creator of the blockbuster Aventus perfume has died, the company confirmed on Wednesday.
According to Spanish newspaper Expansión, the founder of the British cosmetics brand’s desire to renegotiate her earn-out and compensation structure has stalled merger discussions.
Australian beauty company DBG Health, parent of popular dupe brand MCo Beauty, has appointed former Stila chief executive Michelle Kluz as its global CEO.
Double-digit growth in the conglomerate’s perfume division helped offset a lack of growth in its other units as the company continues its years-long turnaround strategy.
Iti, a new premium range of skincare products, will be available from April 28 in her line of Good Earth lifestyle stores throughout India.
The Spanish owner of Byredo, Rabanne and Charlotte Tilbury and the American conglomerate confirmed on Monday that they are in discussions to combine their businesses.
Jose Manuel Albesa will succeed Marc Puig, becoming the first non-family member to lead the Spanish conglomerate in more than 20 years.